Librarians & Teachers

School visits are an important part of the writing process for me – I love to meet young readers and to share my experiences with them. During an author visit I will typically talk to a young audience about:

What inspired me to write, what my stories are about and why I chose to write them

My research travels and the adventures I have had and my most embarrassing moment

Meteorites, mammoths, shamans and some of the other things that turn up in my stories

Why it’s important to have adventure in your life

For a half or a full day school visit I charge a standard fee in line with SCBWI guidelines. However my primary interest is in meeting young readers and promoting my titles, therefore I will waive my fee for any school that will work with a local independent bookseller to sell a minimum number of my books.

In addition to school visits I carry out many other types of engagement including literary festivals, judging story competitions and creative writing courses. Please contact me for further details.